Patinated brass Quooker tap - which knobs and handles?
Hi,
I am thinking of getting the patinated brass Quooker tap and need to order handles/knobs that will work with it. I have been advised that the Bella Brass handles/knobs would suit; however I am not convinced and think the Oxidised Bronze is better. Below are pics of each including my colour palette: SS, EB and Charleston Grey.
Which handles do you think work better with the scheme? Thanks
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macbroom
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Daisy England
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6 months agoThanks for all your helpful comments.
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Colourhappy, do you think it will look bad/clash to have black and chrome cooker with rest of kitchen hardware in brass? Or am I just over thinking it?!
macbroom
6 months agoOk, I’ve narrowed it down to 2 handle choices to go on Skimming Stone cupboards (floor tile is pictured above the fixtures)I like them both but having difficulty deciding, what are people’s preference? Handle on the left or right? Thanks 🙂
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